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Pembroke, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02359

Plymouth County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

17,828
316/sq mi
$146,285
Median income
$586,500
Median home value
44.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pembroke pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
316
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02359 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02359 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, home to 17,828 residents across 56.4 square miles, a density of 316 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02359 skews affluent, with a median household income of $146,285 (26% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $62,681. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $586,500 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $2,464 per month, and 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 35 minutes. To put 02359 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Plymouth County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 02359

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pembroke, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02359.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02359, Pembroke, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

17,828

Population

56.4

Area (sq mi)

316

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02359?

45.5

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$146,285

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$62,681

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

34.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02359 ranks nationally

Pembroke, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$146,285 Top 4% higher than 96% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,143

Total Housing Units

6,900

Occupied Units

243

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$586,500

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$2,464

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02359 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 179
2021 +13.1% 203
2022 +13.9% 231
2023 +6.1% 245
2024 +7.3% 263

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 555 business establishments in ZIP 02359, employing approximately 6,589 people with a combined annual payroll of $405,713,000.

555

Businesses

6,589

Employees

$405.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 113 20.4%
Retail trade 92 16.6%
Accommodation and food services 55 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 53 9.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 39 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 38 6.8%
Health care and social assistance 38 6.8%
Manufacturing 32 5.8%
Wholesale trade 28 5.0%
Finance and insurance 15 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.6%
Educational services 6 1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.5%
Information 3 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 02359 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02359 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02359 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 02359 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
02341 Hanson, MA 10,218 3.7 mi
02332 Duxbury, MA 15,059 4.6 mi
02367 Plympton, MA 2,820 7.1 mi
02061 Norwell, MA 10,506 6.6 mi
02339 Hanover, MA 13,879 4.8 mi
02364 Kingston, MA 12,629 6.1 mi
02338 Halifax, MA 7,518 6.0 mi
02050 Marshfield, MA 25,429 5.6 mi
02382 Whitman, MA 14,489 7.2 mi
02333 East Bridgewater, MA 13,794 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Plymouth County

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Brockton, MA
Pop: 61,025
02360 standard
Plymouth, MA
Pop: 56,271
02302 standard
Brockton, MA
Pop: 32,741
02324 standard
Bridgewater, MA
Pop: 26,563
02050 standard
Marshfield, MA
Pop: 25,429
02346 standard
Middleboro, MA
Pop: 23,106

Related Areas

Plymouth County Pembroke, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02359 in? ▼
ZIP code 02359 (Pembroke) is located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Plymouth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/plymouth-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02359? ▼
ZIP code 02359 in Pembroke, MA has a population of 17,828 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02359? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02359 is $146,285, which is 92% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02359? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02359 is $586,500, which is 111% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02359? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02359 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02359? ▼
ZIP code 02359 has 555 business establishments employing approximately 6,589 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02359? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02359 are: Construction (113), Retail trade (92), Accommodation and food services (55). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02359? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02359 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02359? ▼
In ZIP code 02359, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02359? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02359 is 34.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02359? ▼
In ZIP code 02359, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02359? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02359 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.